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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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George Lythgoe

Care home 'extremely upset' after being put in special measures

A care home for the elderly has been criticised by the health watchdog after residents were found not to be safe - and 'at risk of avoidable harm’.

Meavy View Retirement Home in Rochdale has been deemed to be 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visited the Milkstone Road site between April 18 and April 19.

"At our last inspection we found that bathing and shower seats did not have lap belts," an inspection report read. "The provider told us they would seek advice from an appropriate professional about safety belts.

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